On Friday, Sept. 7, Slidell will begin to collect tree branches and other vegetative debris felled by Hurricane Isaac from homes and businesses within the city limits. The municipality then plans to start picking up drywall, flooring and other mixed debris on Monday, Sept. 10, according to officials.

Crews will commence their efforts on the north side of town and work their way south. Their task of collecting the storm debris is expected to take several days, the city said Thursday.

Slidell's contractors will only haul off debris placed between the sidewalk and the street. They will not remove items that are anywhere else in properties' yards. The city asks that residents avoid piling debris near fire hydrants, utility poles or in the roadway.

In a statement, Mayor Freddy Drennan told residents, "If you have something in the designated debris area that you don't want removed, please relocate it. Anything in those areas will be considered trash and will be hauled away."

Homes and businesses in Slidell sustained wind damage and were inundated during slow-moving Isaac.